Ear pod tree - Enterolobium cyclocarpum

Description and Uses

Enterolobium cyclocarpum (Ear pod tree) is a tropical tree from Mexico. It is mainly grown for its conservation crops (n/a shelflife), but also

can be produced. The crop is harvested by ground gathering.

. Medical uses include;

The contains ( - ). After 30 years the tree can be totally removed as it reached its commercial and ecological goal. Enterolobium cyclocarpum has a lifespan of 65 years.

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Environmental limitations

The tree is 39 meters tall. It is very fast growing and tolerates not less light than full sun. Enterolobium cyclocarpum has a shallow root-system and forms symbiotic relations

(endo-mycorrhiza). It is able to fix nitrogen with Microbacteriaceae bacteria. The tree`s flower-morphology is hermaphroditic and is pollinated by itself.

Enterolobium cyclocarpum thrives in an altitude of 0 to 1200 meters above sea-level (tropical). The minimum temperature is 8°C and optimally between 23 - 28°C. The optimal rainfall is 2000 mm/year. Without irrigation the annual rainfall should be between 750 - 2500 mm (L/m²). The optimal soil-pH is between 5.0 - 8.0 in a soil texture of all. To salt it is a bit tolerant to wind and to fire .

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Pests and Diseases

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diseases.

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Seed Propagation

Seeds are orthodox and can be stored for 9 months. There are approximative 1875 seeds/kg. Unfortunately propagation instruction is missing.

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